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  1. MarkT

    Transportation - Then and Now

    Hey! That wagon looks like it's sporting a set of Deavers? Or are they Nationals? :ROFLJest: :ROFLJest:
  2. MarkT

    Off-road Mode.

    What Greg posted is the right idea but it looks like a graph from an RC car where the purpose is usually to "desensitize" the throttle... Electric motors have full torque at zero rpm and can be a handful to drive. What they do on full size vehicles is "over sensitize" the throttle so a...
  3. MarkT

    Off-road Mode.

    In the old days the manufacturers sometimes used goofy linkage arrangements on the carburetor so that at half throttle at the pedal, the throttle plate in the carb was almost wide open. This "fools" the driver into thinking the vehicle is faster than it is. These days, these types of tricks...
  4. MarkT

    Long distance lighting on the cheap!!!

    The little Hella's FF50's are not a true pencil beam... but those little suckers sure put out a lot more light than their size (and price) would lead you to believe! I also like them for their "stealth" qualities when off... can you find the FF50's in this pic? (even harder to see...
  5. MarkT

    I would love to get lesons from an expert

    Understeer is not a problem in the Raptor once you figure out the technique... in fact, I worry more about oversteer at speed... and that's with the "boat anchor" 5.4. ;) What I'm going to describe is counter-intuitive... but the Raptor handling is very much like some of the off-road cars...
  6. MarkT

    Snow run...Morman Wells Trail

    Short notice???? I called you almost a whole hour before we left! Some people! :ROFLJest:
  7. MarkT

    Snow run...Morman Wells Trail

    Here's a few more... one of the nicest runs I've ever been on. It was like being in a different world but we were only about an hour out of the bright lights of Vegas...
  8. MarkT

    "The Video" RPG tuned Fox 3.OOOHHHHS

    It looks like the setup is really getting dialed in! It's great to have a vendor do some actual R&D rather than just bolting on a bunch of shiny new parts and calling it "better". (Obviously even the 3.0 Fox Shox needed some tuning... most vendors would just sell the shocks as they came...
  9. MarkT

    Two switches of deathray!!!

    Some good info... but this I doubt. I believe the 20" and the 40" use the same components... spot modules in the center and wide angle modules on the sides. The 40" just has twice as many LED modules. One thing that is very true is that single lux measurements are "almost" useless... a...
  10. MarkT

    If I were going to "compare" shocks, how would I do it?

    You can't drive a dyno. If you want a real world comparison, IMHO dyno testing is not going to give it to you. Back when I was racing off road, Most of my competition was spending time and money on more HP. I spent a lot of time dialing in my shocks. I mean a LOT of time. Think of it this...
  11. MarkT

    Two switches of deathray!!!

    Big Blue... hats off to you for your honest evaluation! I have 3 HID lights behind my grill and the reduction in light is significant when I close the hood... But I also agree that the light that does make it through is definitely useful. Range is not really affected, it's just not as...
  12. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    Way back when I installed a Cobra CB in my Raptor... required for some 4WD clubs if you want to go on a run with them. See Thread: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/cb-antenna-install-5606/ The CB antenna mount has a 3/8"-24 thread... the cable end in the truck is a standard PL-259. So I...
  13. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    MUCH better deal! We got the one with the PL-259 connector and an adapter to the radio... BUT, I believe SMA-J is the same as "SMA Female" so you could buy that version and skip the adapter! Please check with the vendor first as I'm not an expert on antenna connectors. (for me, I need the...
  14. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    The Speaker-mic is worth it... Part# WSXPK $15.99 Also, we got the mag mount antenna and adapter from AES for about $60. An external antenna makes a huge difference in range! But to be honest, you can probably buy a suitable external dual-band mag mount (or other mount) antenna for less...
  15. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    FRF Frequency List For those who choose to buy from AES and get the "pre-programmed" radio, here is how it will be set up: Notes: 1. Jason told me in a PM that he has some "Wally World" radios that are not capable of turning off the PL code... The Wouxun, unlike "Wally World"...
  16. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    Wouxun Group Buy OK... so we visited the local store and approached them about a group buy... There is some good news and some bad news... The bad news is that they were not interested in giving a price break no matter what the quantity. We even tried to get just a 5% break on the...
  17. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    There are some tips and tricks for programming via the keypad but to be honest, I was surprised at Jason's first post where he said the programming was easy and intuitive... I don't think it is. If you're into changing the programming, the cable is worth the money. But if you are out and...
  18. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    I've been working 11-12 hour days... plans are to hit up the manager this Saturday and see if they're interested and how many orders it would take to get a price break, etc.
  19. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    Correct. Only one person can talk on one frequency at a time. If several people are using the frequency but are also using different PL codes, they will be talking over each other (without realizing it) and the result is interference. With the "Wally World" GMRS/FRS radios, just turning off...
  20. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    FRS, GMRS, and "PL" codes Jason and I had a discussion going on the program file 'dawg and I sent him... I thought I'd answer some of the questions here (without getting too technical) First, the Wouxun is not in any way "FRS Legal". For one, FRS is limited to 1/2 watt output. For two, an...
  21. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    Jason- my radio was sold to me unlocked. Programming was done before it was paid for. It's not illegal. AGAIN- Check CineSLR's post. Powerwerx (one of the main Wouxun distributors in the US) says right on their website that this radio can be programmed to use on the business frequencies...
  22. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    Credit really needs to go to LVDezertDawg as he's the one that got me interested in upgrading our radios... And he was just as... or more... involved in the search for an affordable radio that "does it all" as I was... Without 'dawg, finding this radio never would have happened.
  23. MarkT

    Factory leafs vs Deavers or Nationals re: frame damage

    I have had my Raptor for about 2 1/2 years too... with thousands of off road miles and Raptor runs. No bent frame and I'm also happy with the stock springs.
  24. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    We need to talk to the local supplier. If there is enough interest, I think they would pre-program... we'll try to get down there to ask the manager this week. I have no idea what the Glamis Frequency is... if you know, I might be able to tell you if this radio is capable of it...
  25. MarkT

    Build your own VHF Radio Package

    I hate to tell you this, but the guy who told you it was "illegal" to unlock the radio is not correct. CineSLR had the answer many posts back. Powerwerx primary market is ham. The radio in the box comes restricted to ham frequencies to prevent someone from "accidentally" programming and...
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